sinfonía
“sinfonía” means “symphony” in Spanish (a long piece of music for an orchestra).
symphony
Also: harmony
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La novena sinfonía de Beethoven es mi favorita.
A2Beethoven's ninth symphony is my favorite.
La orquesta ensayó la sinfonía durante tres horas.
B1The orchestra rehearsed the symphony for three hours.
El amanecer en el campo era una sinfonía de colores.
B2The sunrise in the countryside was a symphony of colors.
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Which of these refers to the actual piece of music?
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From the Greek word 'symphonia', which combines 'syn' (together) and 'phone' (sound or voice). Essentially, it means 'sounds sounding together'.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'sinfonía' only for music?
No, while it mostly refers to music, you can use it figuratively to describe anything that has a beautiful, harmonious mixture, like 'una sinfonía de colores' (a symphony of colors).
Do I need the accent mark on the 'í'?
Yes! The accent on the 'í' is necessary to show that the 'i' and 'a' are pronounced as two separate syllables (sin-fo-ní-a) rather than blending together.
What is the difference between a 'sinfonía' and a 'concierto'?
A 'sinfonía' is usually written for a full orchestra, while a 'concierto' usually features one solo instrument (like a piano) playing with the orchestra.